workshops & seminars
Workshop: Media Delivery Systems & Distribution
May 7 & 9, 2013
So you've finally achieved picture lock on your documentary, short film, or client's project. Now you just have to get that video out of your editing system and in front of your audience. What's the best way to compress that piece so it looks best whether it's being viewed on a laptop, a cell phone, or a DVD?
If you've been wondering just that, or if you want to brush up your knowledge on the latest codecs, save the date for: Media Delivery Systems & Distribution with Gretchen Burger!
Gretchen is an independent video producer/editor/Art Institute instructor with 14 years of experience in documentary filmmaking and television production. Whether you're a beginning editor or DIY filmmaker, Gretchen will teach you how to compress your piece for maximum quality and minimum file size.
In the first class, Gretchen will discuss the fundamentals of compression and codecs in a lecture environment.
The second class will include hands-on exporting exercises. Bring your own computer or request to use one of Reel Grrls' computers. Attend one or both workshops.
Date and location:
May 7 – Tuesday (lecture only)
May 9 – Thursday (hands-on workshop)
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Reel Grrls
1409 21st Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
One Class:
$60 Women in Film Professional Members
$65 All Other WIF Members
$70 Non-Members
Both Classes:
$115 Women in Film Professional Members
$125 All Other WIF Members
$130 Non-Members
To reserve a computer or if you have questions, email Vanessa Eng at vanessarocks@gmail.com.
Workshop: Collaborating with Your Editor
June 18 & June 20, 2013
Does it sometimes feel like you and your editor/animator are speaking a different language? Do you ever suspect you are saying the same thing in different ways? Do you want to gain a better understanding of what editors and animators do, how they do it, and how to form a collaborative relationship on your next project?
This class will establish a common vocabulary between producers/project managers and editors/animators. Producer/editor Tracy Dethlefs and editor/animator Goldie Jones discuss basic post-production terminology and asset needs, as well as how to streamline communication about creative concepts, providing detailed and specific feedback, working with small budgets, and meeting tight deadlines.
For 20+ years, Tracy Dethlefs has worked in nearly every area of production and post-production with clients all along the West Coast. His company Hullabaloo.tv has been involved in creating commercials, films and television series for MTV, PBS, Comedy Central, and the BBC, and work for corporate clients such as Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, and EMC Isilon.
Goldie Jones is the founder of Subversionz Media and has worked as an editor, animator, director of photography and producer for the past 10 years. Her clients include Microsoft, Nordstrom, The History Channel, and Costco, among others. She has taught wildly successful classes on After Effects for Women in Film, Reel Grrls, and Seattle Central Community College.
This workshop is geared toward producers and project managers at all levels, including beginning editors/animators in the early stages of working with clients and producers. Questions, conversations, and tales from the trenches are encouraged. Attend one class or both.
Date and location:
June 18 – Tuesday (focus on editing)
June 20 – Thursday (focus on animation)
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Reel Grrls
1409 21st Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
One Class:
$45 Women in Film Professional Members
$55 All Other WIF Members
$65 Non-Members
Both Classes:
$75 Women in Film Professional Members
$100 All Other WIF Members
$125 Non-Members
Questions? Email Vanessa Eng at vanessarocks@gmail.com.
Build your skills with WIF Seattle
Education and professional growth is an important part of our mission. Toward that end we host a variety of workshops and seminars throughout the year. Our events have included everything from workshops with talented Hollywood writer Brian McDonald, author of "Invisible Ink," and production classes with industry veteran Tom Kane; to RED camera instruction, fundraising seminars, and more. Generally scheduled on weekends or evenings and priced to be as affordable as possible, our workshop topics cover all areas of production. We're always looking for subjects of interest to our members and quality workshop leaders, so if you have ideas for a seminar, please contact our Workshop and Seminar Chair, Vanessa Eng vanessarocks@gmail.com.